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Nutaofit Martial Arts
Academy
General Information Booklet
Welcome to Nutaofit Martial Arts Academy (NMAA), which comprises Flying
Dragon Taekwondo, Bayside Kickboxing, Mordialloc Martial Arts, Lotus Martial
Arts, Dingley Martial Arts, Taekwonjitsu and Martial Yoga.
NMAA teaches a range of styles including Taekwondo, Taekwonjitsu,
Self Defence, Defensive Tactics and Kickboxing which incorporates a cardio
vascular workout.
NMAA is also affiliated with Advanced Defensive Tactics, Open Circle Fighting
Method from the U.K and Dragon Society form the U.S.A.
NMAA and its clubs, i.e. Flying Dragon Taekwondo, etc. are family orientated
clubs with over 400 students of both children (65%) and adults (35%). Many of
our senior students are mums and or dads that take advantage of the family
focus and classes that run through the week. Across all our clubs we run
classes from Monday through to Saturday, please check the club class
calendars for specific days and times.
At the East Bentleigh headquarters we are open Monday to Thursday from
4.30pm to 8.15pm and Saturday from 8.45am to 1.30pm. Children classes run
from 4.30pm (Tiger cub) and 5.00pm (general children classes) during the
weekday and 10.00am on Saturday. There are 2 yoga classes, 4 cardio-
kickboxing classes and 3 self-defence classes that are run on a weekly basis.
We are open throughout school holidays during
the year due to the large number of senior
students in the clubs. We close over the summer /
Christmas period over January. We are closed on
most Public Holidays so as to allow members and
their families to enjoy they holidays together.
Martial Arts for adults and children are in essence
focused on similar outcomes, and with a different
approach. The common perception is that martial
arts is a way of learning to defend yourself. This is
correct from an adult perspective and also has
many more attributes associated with it in
addition, such as increased health and wellbeing
and confidence.
In relation to teaching children, it is more than just martial arts. It is also
incorporates life skills with of course the basics of self-protection and personal
safety. We focus on Awarenesss of surroundings, being able to Avoid unsafe
situations and of course to take Action when they feel threatened.
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What we aim to teach is development skills, or the A-F of life skills, i.e.
A = Attitude, B = Belief, C = Concentration,
D = Discipline, E = Effort, F = Focus.
We could go on through the alphabet and come up with a great word for each
letter but we think that those first six sum up exactly what we are trying to portray.
Our NMAA Vision reflects these values of providing a service to our community.
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NMAA Founder & Instructors
Founder: Kwan Jang Nim
Geoff Hutchinson (1957 – 2016)
9th th Dan Black Belt NMAA
Victorian Representative IAFF
Ranked 4th Dan,
Ranked 3rd Dan ATA Australasian
TaeKwon Do Academy,
Member of the Guild of
Australian Black Belts
NMAA Founder KJN Geoff Hutchinson established Nutaofit Martial Arts Academy in 1985
and later Flying Dragon TKD.
He taught thousands of students over 45 years with dedication to Martial Arts.
He was a professional full time Martial Arts Instructor, as well as a Bachelor of Education
which was ideally suited to understanding the needs of students of any age.
Currently Master Paul Mracek is the chief master instructor for Nutaofit Martial Arts
Academy and all NMAA instructors are licensed and qualified to teach Martial Arts.
The one question that we have always been asked over the years is:
How do I find the Right Instructor?
The qualities that you should look for are :
- Pleasant personality
- Enthusiastic & Encouraging
- Motivating
- A real interest in you and your goals
- Patient
- Understanding
- Gentle, but firm
- An ability to demonstrate techniques
We believe that : “Our Instructors are the key!”
NMAA “Club Badge” reflects our teaching philosophy of balance
and understanding towards all students
You can see our current instructors summary on the next page and also by visiting
our website at: www.NutaofitMartialArts.com/Instructors
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Meet Our Team
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Club Venues
EAST BENTLEIGH
710 Centre Rd. Monday )Classes every day to meet the wants
East Bentleigh Tuesday )and needs of all students
Wednesday )
Thursday )Please refer to separate time table
Friday )for the full range of classes available
Saturday )Covers full range from traditional
Sunday )Taekwon Do (TKD), self defence, etc.
Any Enquiries Please Call 03 9532 5476 or Mobile 0418 885 122
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MORDIALLOC
6 Nicholls Court, Monday 4.00 – 9.00 pm Taekwon Do
Mordialloc Thursday 5.00 - 8.00 pm Taekwon Do
DINGLEY VILLAGE
St. Marks School Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 pm Taekwon Do
Lower Dandenong Rd, 7.30 – 8.30 pm Taekwon Do
Dingley Village
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Taekwondo & NMAA - Basic Definitions
1. TaeKwonDo
Tae - Hand
Kwon - Foot
Do - Way or Path
TaeKwonDo means learning the way of hand and foot. The traditional
style involves around 70% kicks and 30% hands.
2. NuTaoFit
Nu - Nutritional
Tao - Way or path for life
Fit - Physical and mental fitness
NuTaoFit means learning a way or our way of martial arts and was
formed in 1985.
3. Our Club badge reflects the style's desire to achieve balance in the use
of hands/ feet/ holds/ locks/ sweeps/ throws, etc. This is why the
Yin/ Yang symbol appears on the badge.
Students beginning in our style train in all white or all black doboks.
4. Belt System ( in order of achievement )
White; Yellow; Green; Blue; Brown; Red; Probationary Black; Black
Note: Probationary Black is also called Cho Dan Bo
There are 2 stripes per belt. Each stripe represents a
minimum of 3 months work and at Cho Dan Bo level 6 months.
It takes approx 2 years to gain a black belt in our club
5. Age Levels
Junior - Under 10 years
Intermediate - Under 15 years
Senior - Over 15 years
6. Ranking System
Il Dan - First
Ee Dan - Second
Sum Dan - Third
Sah Dan - Fourth
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Oh Dan - Fifth
Yook Dan - Sixth
Chil Dan - Seventh
Pal Dan - Eighth
7. Sash Colour System for: Full Contact – Kick Boxing & Weapons
White; Yellow; Green; Blue; Brown; Black Sash; Probationary Black Belt;
1st Dan Black Belt
Note: There are 2 stripes per sash.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership are now included into monthly student fees with no further on costs for
weekly classes. There is a cost of those students that do gradings at the end of each
school term or during the year.
Uniforms in white or black are available which include Flying Dragon badge.
Uniforms come in either short or long sleeve. White uniforms are worn by Tae Kwon
Do students and full black uniforms are worn by our Kick Boxers.
Short sleeve tops (available on request), shin and instep protectors, hand mitts and
gloves are also available and recommended.
Additional Background Information
TaeKwonDo , is the technique of unarmed combat for SELF DEFENCE that is an
accumulation of well organised, deliberately - styled forms intended to do the work
usually accomplished by mechanical weapons.
Through the scientific application of the body in form and technique, men and
women of all ages, all sizes, short or tall, weak or strong, and from all walks of life,
find that this art, through regular training, fulfils their mental and physical goals.
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Some of the words and their meanings that are often use during classes are:
Meditation: to clear the mind by concentrating only on TaeKwonDo
Basics: provides the foundation
Poomse: to develop body balance, co-ordination, and to show graceful
action
One - step Self Defence Sparring :
for self - protection and to develop a keen sense of judgement
Controlled Alternate Free Sparring: to build self - control using techniques
of block and attack without contact. Also to stimulate the mind
Breaking Techniques:
builds self - confidence, shows effectiveness, and
practical application without possible injury to partner
Free Sparring: to improve reflexes, apply techniques of attack, block, and
counterattack
Philosophy: to improve character, attitude, and manners. To teach respect
towards others, to help others, and to be honest, always standing by
the weak
A meaningful way of life.
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AGE IS NOT A BARRIER
Whether it is the self defence aspect, the need to lose weight, to gain fitness,
as a stress relief, improvement of agility or just being involved within a Club,
Martial Arts training can be one or all of the above for you.
It is an activity for all ages from six to sixty, male and female. Every student’s
ability is different, and progression will depend on their capability and need.
The younger students get their thrills with jumping, spinning kicks whilst the
mature age students enjoy the philosophy a lot more.
Age is not the barrier, the barrier is the persons perceived view of what martial arts is
all about. It is not a blood sport or a group of uncouth youths hitting and
kicking each other. It is an art form which teaches balance, control, dedication
and much more.
The only way to find out is to have look.
Come down to any of the locations and give it a go. Family involvement is
encouraged but come as a single and we'll make you feel welcome.
The first class will cost you nothing.
After that you will be hooked and asking for more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below is an explanation to the many FAQ (Frequently asked questions) we receive
If you have others, please don’t hesitate to ask
1. How do I get a uniform?
We have uniforms in stock and carry all sizes from 00000 to xxxL, and tee-shirts
from size 4 (child) to XXL for adults. If we happen to not have it for an unknown
reason, we will get one in, in a couple of days. Cost is $85 which includes
summer and winter clothing of the uniform (dobok), tee-shirt, a belt and a Flying
Dragon Badge. The badge is either a iron on but will need the corners stitched
or a full stitched type, it goes on the left hand side of the jacket. We will teach
you how to tie the belt, as well as showing you how later on in this information
booklet.
2. Tee Shirts & Hoody’s
Also part of the uniform is a White Flying Dragon Tee Shirt. Cost to buy separately
is $25 and comes in all sizes from size 4 to XXL. Students can wear these tee shirts
is normal classes and under their uniform during winter. Tee Shirts cannot be
worn (unless under the jacket) during grading’s.
Club Black Hoodys come in many sizes. They retail for $65 and are extremely
warm and are great for wearing to and from class.
Black Baseball style caps with the gold Flying Dragon emblem are available for $15.
3. How does the belt system work?
The colour of the belts denotes the standard of experience the student has
reached. It enables the instructor to immediately see what each student or
groups of students need to do, whether it’s their grading work or just developing
work.
The colour of the belts range from light to dark. Everyone who does Martial Arts
begins their journey as a white belt. Their first grading is to obtain a stripe across
the belt (see below what the different colours across the belt mean). The second
grading is for a second stripe. After that the colour of the belt changes to Yellow
with a stripe at the same time. The next grading is for a second stripe on the
Yellow belt, then on to green with a stripe…and so on.
The belt ranges are:
1. White
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Blue
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5. Brown
6. Red
7. ChodanBo
8. Black
Junior and intermediate students have a green strip through the middle of the
coloured belt where as senior students have a red strip through the coloured
belt. Again the main reason for this is for the immediate identification by the
instructor for the experience of the student.
Around the belt is a stripe or “bar”. Being either one or two stripes of Green which
denotes a Junior students 12 years and under. A Black stripe is for a Cadet
student aged 13 and over. Senior students (16years & over) have a Red stripe
across their belt.
4. Gradings
a) Junior students grade every three months being March, June, September
and December. The grading is done in normal class times but are done
usually over two consecutive weeks. The first week tests the individual belt
requirement of each particular grade. i.e. White 1 stripe students grade
together for the work requirements to White 2. Yellow 2 students grade on
their work that will take them to Green one stripe rank, etc. This is done for
each individual student in the class on that particular day and time. Each
class for the week will be the same so if a student cannot make their class
for any reason i.e. school camp, Illness etc. then they can come to any of
the other classes and still complete their grading.
The second week is dedicated to basic techniques and sparring where
applicable. All students regardless of rank participate in the require basics.
i.e. punches, blocks & kicks then followed by the required sparring.
At the end of this session, new belts are issued to those on 2 stripes from
previous belts and a second stripe is issued to those who previously only
had one. A small badge may also be awarded to those students who
don’t receive a belt based on results.
High Distinction Certificates and or sow on merit badges are awarded to
the students who do the best grading, and are issued regardless of rank.
These are capped at three per grading, these certificates are awarded in
the following class.
b) Seniors can grade every 12 classes (6 classes up to Yellow belt) if the work
is at a satisfactory level. Twelve classes equates to one class a week for
three months, but the student who comes on a more regular basis can
grade at a faster rate. This is extremely beneficial at the early belt levels if
a student feels that they are handling the required work easily.
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5. Grading Fees
There is a fee for each grading for both seniors and juniors. The first
grading’s to white 1 & 2, and 1 to 2 bar per colour belt level is at no
charge. The cost for all other grading’s including new belt are as follows:
a) White belt grading’s no charge
b) White to Yellow belt 1 $45
c) Yellow to Green Belt 1 $55
d) Green to Blue Belt 1 $60
e) Blue to Brown Belt 1 $65
f) Brown to Red Belt 1 $70
g) Red to ChoDanBo 1 $85
Note: ChoDanBo has 3 levels that need to be completed to achieve a full senior black
belt. Refer to separate grading fees sheet for details for these levels.
6. Syllabus Booklets
Syllabus Booklets for White Belt through to Chodanbo are compulsory for
senior students. Cost is $15. These are bound and have the students name on
the front.
There are also Syllabus Success Journals for Junior, Intermediate and Cadet
ranks which also cost $20 and are compulsory.
7. Monthly Fees:
Payment of monthly fees can be either by cash, EFTPOS facilities at the club
or by an invoice for monthly fees, uniforms, membership fees, grading fees
etc. and are due at the start of each calendar month, and is payable by the
end of the first week of the month or on a date agreed on.
The invoice where issued is sent via email at the start of each calendar month,
and is payable immediately or on a date agreed on and can be paid directly
by EFT to nominated account, direct debit or by EFTPOS machine at East
Bentleigh location. Where invoices are issued they will be in excel format. For
Mac users it can be sent as a PDF file. Please make sure that you add
info@nutaofitmartialarts.com to your Safe Senders list so our emails don’t get
lost in your spam filter.
There is a bonus achieved of only paying half fees for the month if you
introduce a new member (who joins) to the club. The record stands by one
student at eleven introductions for our Mordialloc club.
8. Regular Newsletter:
A regular newsletter of information concerning the club’s functions, grading’s,
information and awards is sent via email periodically every 1-2 months.
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9. Web Site & FaceBook page
If you haven’t checked out our web site please do. www.nutaofitmartialarts.com .
It can give you class times and fees. We are always looking at new classes for our
students so please make sure that you check the site regularly.
A lot of up to date information is put on our facebook page. Make sure you
become a friend at:
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10. Special Event Days
a) End of Year Demonstrations and Presentation Day: Around the end of
November we also have in an East Bentleigh location our annual “Christmas
breakup”. Students from all Clubs do various martial art demonstrations and
again it is great day for new students and families to see our students in
action. All junior students receive a trophy to celebrate their participation in
the year. Each club presents Senior & Junior student of the year and there is
an Academy Student of the Year. Full uniform on both days is expected to be
worn.
These days are also Day of Unison for all clubs affiliated with the Nutaofit
Martial Arts Academy. A day where we renew old friendships, see what our
sister clubs have been doing and watch all students in unison…together.
Students go through forms, basics and sparring and it is a great day for our
new students and their family members to see what the martial arts is all
about and the Academy that they are now affiliated with.
11. Dragon & Tiger Patch
a) Dragon patch: Each year we nominate and award a Dragon patch to a
one or more of our senior students. The Dragon is awarded to an elite
senior student for services to our Club and the martial arts. They must show
outstanding martial art skills, leadership, Instructor skills and the want to
learn more.
b) Tiger Patch: We will also be looking at introducing a Tiger patch for juniors
which is worn on the back of Dobok (training uniform), it is the junior
equivalent of the Dragon patch. We are looking at awarding one to an
elite student each quarter during grading (if warranted).
12. Kick Sheets:
KickSheets are a challenge done each week in class, for a particular kick a
student chooses from the current sheet they are working on. There are 8 levels
of KickSheets starting with a Basic level of 5 kicks and then a further 7 levels of
Jumping, or Turning kicks. Each level increases in difficulty as student’s
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progress through the levels. A KickSheet requires 3 dots against each kick on
the sheet to be completed. One dot is awarded each class. A badge is
presented at the completion of the 8 levels.
It is the responsibility of the student to bring the sheet to class each week. If
this is not done then no dot can be issued and no catch up is allowed. This is
a responsibility challenge as well as a kick challenge.
13. Student of the Month
The Student of the Month is an innovation started in some of our clubs about 3
years ago. We are looking to introduce a similar system at East Bentleigh for
all students. A yellow shirt will be worn by the current Student of the Month
and was inspired by Cadel Evens when he won the Tour de France and wore
the yellow leader’s jersey. Leadership is something we try to instil into all our
students.
Students who are awarded the Student of the Month get their photo placed
on an Honour wall where it remains for 12 months. They also receive a Yellow
badge to honour the award, which is worn on the bottom of the left pant leg.
14. Why do I bow? How do I bow?
Bowing is a sign of respect and confirmation that we have left our egos and
problems outside the Dojang. (Training hall). As a sign of respect, students will
bow to an instructor on arrival at training or when finishing training or when
speaking to them during training. Students should always bow when entering
and leaving the Dojang. Even when leaving the Dojang to go to the toilet or
get a drink. Bowing in this manner is specifying that the student is leaving their
ego outside and any problems they have, outside.
They have cleared their minds of their problems so that they can concentrate
on the training that needs to be done.
The other time that we bow is when we spar (promise fighting). Before we
spar other students we stand at attention, bow, move into a natural stance
then into a fighting stance and then commence sparring on the command.
When the sparring is finished we again bow to our opponent to acknowledge
the end of the bout.
There are two different ways to bow.
i) The first way is to stand upright, heels together, fists closed and at your side.
Bend from the waist to a 90° right angle looking at the floor. Hold the bow for
just a split second.
ii) The second is when ready to spar and is usually done in a continuous lines
facing various opponents. Instead of looking at the floor when bowing, keep
your head up and focus on the eyes of your opponent. This is done to prevent
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your opponent from “taking a cheap shot” while your head would have been
down during a normal bow.
15. Some Korean commands used:
Apchagi Front Snap Kick
Apkubi Forward stance
Apseogi Walking Stance
Arae Low section
Arae Jireugi Low Section Punch
Cha Ryeo Attention
Chigi Strike
Dobok Taekwondo Uniform
Dolryeo Chagi Turning Kick
Dwitkubi Back stance
Eolgul Face (high section)
Gyeorugi Sparring
Hoshinsool Self Defence
Joonbi Ready
Juchum Seongi Horse Riding Stance
Jumeok Fist
Kibon Basic
Charyot Attention
Kyung Ye (Gyongre) Bow
Poomse Forms (patterns)
Sabeomnim Instructor
Seogi Stance
Sonnal Knife Hand
Yeop Chagi Side Kick
We welcome you to our NMAA family and in supporting you to achieve your goals in
a fun, engaging and safe environment.
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